A vision of the past : a history of early photography in Singapore and Malaya : the photographs of G.R. Lambert & Co., 1880-1910
Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)
1987
Information About
In this book, the author collated some of the finest photographs taken by photographers of G. R. Lambert Co. which was established in 1867 in Singapore. The book comprises of enchanting portraits taken in the Singapore studio, views of lush, exotic landscapes, grandiose public buildings and fascinating street scenes as well as historical events in nineteenth century Singapore and Malaya. The photographs are complemented by detailed notes and with illustrated introductory essays which tells the story of the firm in the context of nineteenth-century photography in Singapore and Malaya.
Additional Details
- Title
- A vision of the past : a history of early photography in Singapore and Malaya : the photographs of G.R. Lambert & Co., 1880-1910
- Creators
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- Falconer, John, 1951-
- Subject
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- Photography--Singapore--History
- Photography--Malaysia--Malaya--History
- Publisher
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- National Library Board Singapore, 1987
- Times Editions, 1987
- Digital Description
- application/pdf, ill., ports.
- Table of Contents
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- Introduction. Nineteenth century photography in Singapore and Malaya -- Views. Singapore -- Malaya -- Southeast Asia -- Portraits -- Appendices.
- Copyright
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- All rights reserved. John Falconer, Times Editions, 1987